Utah Power of Attorney

Power of Attorney documents allow you to designate someone to act on your behalf. Our attorney-drafted templates are quick and simple to complete.

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Common Utah Power of Attorney documents

  • Durable Power of Attorney — remains effective even if you become incapacitated.
  • General Power of Attorney — grants broad authority over personal and financial matters.
  • Limited Power of Attorney — provides specific, limited powers for a defined situation.
  • Medical Power of Attorney — allows someone to make healthcare decisions on your behalf.
  • Financial Power of Attorney — designates an agent to handle financial transactions.
  • Springing Power of Attorney — only becomes effective under specific conditions.
  • Healthcare Proxy — appoints someone to make medical decisions when you cannot.

Similar documents: key differences

  • Durable Power of Attorney vs. General Power of Attorney — Durable remains effective during incapacity; General does not.
  • Limited Power of Attorney vs. General Power of Attorney — Limited grants specific powers; General provides broad authority.
  • Medical Power of Attorney vs. Healthcare Proxy — Medical specifically addresses health decisions; Healthcare Proxy is a broader term often used interchangeably.
  • Springing Power of Attorney vs. Durable Power of Attorney — Springing activates upon a certain event; Durable is active immediately and survives incapacity.

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FAQs

A trust can provide benefits that a will cannot, such as avoiding probate.

If you do not create a Power of Attorney, decisions may be made by a court.

Review your plan every few years or when significant life changes occur.

Beneficiary designations generally override wills and trusts in most cases.

Yes, you can appoint separate agents for financial and healthcare matters.

Glossary

  • Agent - The person authorized to act on your behalf.
  • Principal - The person granting authority to the agent.
  • Fiduciary Duty - A legal obligation to act in another's best interests.
  • Incapacity - The inability to make decisions due to health or other reasons.
  • Notarization - The official certification of a document by a notary public.
  • Revocation - The act of canceling a Power of Attorney.
  • Healthcare Agent - An individual designated to make medical decisions.
  • Durable - Remains effective even if the principal becomes incapacitated.
  • Springing Power of Attorney - Activates upon a specific event or condition.
  • Limited Power of Attorney - Grants authority for specific tasks only.

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